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Wanamaker, John Wanamaker(noun)

United States businessman whose business grew into one of the first department stores (1838-1922)

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John Wanamaker

John Wanamaker was a United States merchant, religious leader, civic and political figure, considered by some to be the father of modern advertising and a "pioneer in marketing." Wanamaker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.